Artists & Makers Studios in Rockville Presents
Megan Maher – “Candy Coated”

(Rockville, MD) – Artists & Makers Studios on Parklawn Drive in Rockville is thrilled to host Megan Maher in the Invited Artist Gallery for the month of August. The exhibit runs from July 31st through August 28th at Artists & Makers Studios, with an opening reception on Friday, August 2nd, 5 – 8pm. In “Candy Coated,” artist Megan Maher creates a visual playground of irregular looping lines that invite us to rediscover the color orange. This new series of paintings and drawings centers on the artist’s distinctive “squiggle,” inviting viewers to embrace their inner child and delight in the act of viewing. This playful color study includes several large-scale paintings alongside an immersive grid of small, six-inch pieces that engulfs the viewer. Of this new body of work, the artist describes: “I was inspired by the work of the French post-impressionist painter, Pierre Bonnard… I love the way he puts strong colors next to each other so that they seem to flicker across the surface.” Like Bonnard, the works on view embrace the play between colors which creates depth and nuance. To heighten this interplay, Maher combines an array of materials to create rich fields of varied textures and lusters transforming each squiggle into a dynamic whirlpool that rewards close looking by revealing its depths in the smallest of details. Much like a squiggle, orange in these works becomes both familiar and open to interpretation. The effect is that audiences are left energized and uplifted with a new appreciation for the charm and potential of this bold and magnetic color. Enjoy additional exhibits “Saturation” with Resident Artists – on view in the Gallery Hall, along with nineteen Gallery 209 Member Artists exhibiting their latest work. Shop and support local working artists, makers, and professionals.

Megan Maher – “Candy Coated”
“Saturation” with Resident Artists
The Member Artists of Gallery 209

Opening Reception

5:00pm – 8:00pm, Friday, August 2nd, 2024

Artists & Makers Studios

11810 Parklawn Drive, Suite 210

Rockville, MD 20852

Artist Talk – Saturday, August 17th, 1:00pm – 3:00pm

Viewing hours are 10:00am – 4:00pm, Monday-Saturday, and Sundays by chance or appointment. Artists & Makers Studios on Parklawn Drive in Rockville, established in October of 2014 by artist and arts community builder Judith HeartSong, is a 13,000 sq. ft. facility is home to 87 artists, as well as student artists. Artists & Makers Studios – Oro Valley, AZ is a three-year-old jewel box location with talented Resident Artists, 3,575 sq ft of studios, galleries, and flex-classroom space. Construction is currently underway in San Gabriel, CA for Artists & Makers Studios’ third location, with construction set to begin shortly for the fourth location in North Hollywood, CA. A&M Studios is dedicated to providing a supportive and vibrant environment for artists to realize their creative goals – through studio practice, collaboration, education, opportunities, networking and connecting with the community beyond our doors.